After Miranda Lambert caps her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour at the end of November, she’ll refuel during December before hitting the road in January for her headlining Wildcard Tour, which takes its name from her upcoming seventh studio album (Nov. 1). The 27-date run kicks off on January 16 in Tupelo, Miss., making…
Jim Casey talks with Randy Rogers about: his very successful 2017 writing his first songs as an 11-year-old the best song he’s ever written, “In My Arms Instead” the healing power of music getting his start singing in the church choir picking up the guitar for the first time as a 12-year-old the path that…
Texas troubadour Pat Green will get a special present on his upcoming 46th birthday on April 5 with the release of a tribute album. Dancehall Dreamin’: A Tribute to Pat Green will feature many of Pat’s most beloved songs—including “Wave on Wave” and “Three Days”—performed by a who’s who of Texas singer/songwriters, including Aaron Watson,…
Randy Rogers Band Tour Oct. 5 The Rev Room Little Rock, AR Oct. 6 The Cotillion Ballroom Wichita, KS Oct. 7 Levitt Pavilion Denver Denver, CO Oct. 13 Harvest Maroon Fest College Station, TX Oct. 14 John T. Floore’s Country Store Helotes, TX Oct. 20 Calhoun County Fair Port Lavaca, TX Oct. 21 American Bank…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Luke Bryan picks some peanuts with son Tate. Dan Smyers operates a lawn mower. Chris Young shares a helmet-adorned moment with the boys. The Randy Rogers Band…
Rand Rogers will host his ninth annual Golf Jam and Concert on Sept. 18 in Spring Branch, Texas. Following the golf tourney at River Crossing Club, this year’s concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT and will feature Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison and Jim Beavers. Since its inception in 2009, the…
Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, but we found 13 artists who are laughing in the face of the almost-unpronounceable word by performing a show today (Jan. 13). In fact, Eric Church is launching his massive 65-city Holdin’ My Own Tour today, so he must have zero regard for the unlucky number, while…
George Strait will release Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 exclusively at Walmart stores on Nov. 18. This three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles, including 26 No. 1s. The new album also features two brand-new songs, including his latest radio single, “Goin’ Goin’ Gone,” and 18 choice album cuts, all personally selected by…
Happy 35th birthday to Texas country stalwart Randy Rogers. The frontman of the Randy Rogers Band will celebrate the occasion with a performance in Nashville on Aug. 24. photo by Jim McGuire
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…